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BBBS Receives $5,000 Grant from OceanFirst Foundation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) recently received a $5,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation. The grant will help BBBS’ Adult School-Based Programs in Vineland.

“The generous grant given to us by the OceanFirst Foundation will help us as we continue to Defend Potential during the pandemic,” said Donna Bennett, president and CEO of BBBS.

“Now more than ever, we need to do everything we can to support young people.” said Katherine Durante, executive director, OceanFirst Foundation. “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland and Salem Counties is one of those incredible nonprofits that is innovating and not letting the pandemic stand in their way of reaching young people and keeping them connected to caring adult mentors.”